ST ROBERT SOUTHWELL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, HORSHAM in West Sussex, Horsham

Education Centre Information: St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: West Sussex
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 138
Number of boys: 81
Number of girls: 57
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Located in Roffey on northern outskirts of Horsham, the school was founded as a first school by Father Gregory Williams in 1975. The building comprises five spacious classrooms with adjoining quiet rooms, all overlooking school grounds. There is a hall, two libraries and one with access for those with disabilities, administrative accommodation, and a recently-installed ICT suite. The school grounds include a pond, a Victorian herb garden, wildflower banks and a butterfly garden. Over-subscribed, with 1.2 applications per place. Extra-curricular activities are offered after-school in areas such as art and craft, gardening, basketball, athletics, cricket, dance and drama, country dancing and music. Eco Gold award. DfES achievement award. Ethos: 'The school aims to create a welcoming, happy, caring and secure environment, which embodies a spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation in partnership with staff, governors and the parents and the parish community'.